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Sport under Communism Behind the East German 'Miracle'

Sport under Communism Behind the East German 'Miracle'

Description

Based on original Stasi and Communist Party archival sources, this book uncovers why East Germany was for two decades running one of the most successful nations in the Summer and Winter Olympics, exploring how the central elite sports system was beset by internal tensions and disputes.

Keywords

Social ScienceSociologyHistoryEuropeSports & RecreationCultural & Social AspectsPolitical ScienceHistory & TheorySocial History

2012Book

Author(s)Mike Dennis

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK

ISBN9780230227842

LanguageEnglish

SpringerLink Book

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